Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,634 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 45 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 980 mm | 11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 955 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 914 mm | 21 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 612 L | -150 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 1,121 L | 15.3 |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |